Experience UCG

Thinking about studying at University College Groningen? Our Open Day in Groningen is the perfect opportunity to discover whether our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme is the right fit for you.

Join us on campus to learn more about our BA/BSc in Liberal Arts and Sciences and our interdisciplinary approach to learning. You'll meet our academic staff, chat with current students about their experiences, and get a feel for our close-knit community, our campus and student life in Groningen.

You can attend presentations about the programme, find out how our curriculum helps you develop critical thinking, creativity and problem-solving skills, and ask any questions you may have about studying at University College Groningen. Whether you're still exploring your options or already considering applying, our Open Day is the best way to experience UCG and gain a realistic and inspiring insight into our academic community.

We look forward to welcoming you to Groningen and showing you what makes University College Groningen a unique place to study, learn and grow.

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Want to know what it's really like to study at University College Groningen? Our Student for a Day programme gives you the chance to experience a typical day at UCG alongside one of our current students.

From October to May, you can visit our campus in the heart of Groningen, attend a class or project workshop, explore the campus, and get a genuine insight into student life. Your student host will show you around, introduce you to life at UCG, and answer any questions you have about the programme, studying in Groningen, and life as a student.

Because visits take place throughout the academic year, you can choose a date that suits your schedule. Whether you're still exploring your options or getting ready to apply, Student for a Day is a great way to discover if our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme is the right fit for you.

Student for a Day returns in September 2026. We look forward to welcoming you then! In the meantime, you're welcome to join one of our summer Campus Tours.

Discover University College Groningen from wherever you are! Join UCG Live, our series of interactive online sessions where you can discover what life as a UCG student is really like.

Every month, we invite prospective students from around the world to join us online and explore a different aspect of UCG. Meet our students and staff, experience our interdisciplinary approach to learning, and ask all your questions about studying and living in Groningen.

Whether you are just starting to explore your options or are already preparing your application, UCG Live is a great way to get to know our community and find out if UCG is the right place for you.

Each session focuses on a different topic, from our Liberal Arts and Sciences programme and project-based education to student life, career opportunities, and the application process.

Join us every second Wednesday of the month at 16:00 CET.

Register for the next UCG Live.

Upcoming UCG Live sessions

Curious about Liberal Arts and Sciences? Join our online web class: a short, interactive course that gives you a taste of studying at University College Groningen.

Over four weeks, you'll explore a range of fascinating topics that bring together insights from the Sciences, Social Sciences and Humanities. You'll discover how different academic perspectives can help you think critically and creatively about complex challenges, from climate change and artificial intelligence to human rights, social psychology, genetics and intercultural understanding.

The web class gives you a taste of how we learn at UCG: by making connections between different fields, asking questions, and looking at the world from multiple perspectives. It's a great opportunity to explore our programme and find out whether Liberal Arts and Sciences matches your academic interests.

The web class runs for four weeks and requires approximately 2–3 hours of your time each week. This makes it a flexible way to experience the UCG approach to learning alongside your other commitments.

The reminder service will email you at the moment you can register.